Description
Indulge in rich and creamy Scalloped Potatoes, a classic side dish perfect for any occasion. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are smothered in a decadent cheese sauce and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over them. Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest before serving, garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating cooked bacon or caramelized onions between the potato layers.
- Yukon Gold potatoes are a suitable alternative to russets in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
